You never know what you are going to find at Vanves. One time, I came home with some pieces of vintage wallpaper (that I still need to frame). Another time, I came home with a large burlap bag that was used to tote newspapers. I love to use the miniature champagne bucket that I found there as a flower pot. But probably my favorite find was an Art Deco style serving tray with lucite handles that I use to display some of my bar accessories.

The market is open from 7:00am to 2:00pm almost every Saturday and Sunday of the year. I had heard that you needed to get to the market very early to get the "good" stuff. But most times I arrived at the market around 10am and was able to find quite a few treasures. I took my children a few times and they also enjoyed the treasure hunt. During the summer months you can expect the market to be more crowded, so it might be a good idea to hit it early in the morning with kids.

It is in the 14th arrondissment, but I found it was an easy Metro ride on the #13 to the Porte de Vanves station. When you get off the Metro, take Sortie #2 (Exit #2) and then once you exit the station look for the signs to the market and/or Avenue Marc Sangnier.

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